What will be Rohit Sharma’s future in ODIs after disastrous NZ vs IND series?
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Rohit Sharma will be 40 at the time of 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Rohit Sharma’s run in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand has come to an end. The former Indian skipper scored 30 runs in four innings for the Men in Blue and got out for a duck twice. His performance in Oceania has drawn criticism and raised questions about his involvement in the side’s World Cup campaign, set to be played next year.
Rohit Sharma‘s campaign in the ODI series started with a duck. He was dismissed in the first over of the second innings of the first game by Kyle Jamieson. He scored 23 runs in Wellington before falling prey to Jamieson once again. However, chasing a relatively low total, the Men in Blue won both matches.
In the fourth match, when India had to fight an uphill battle and score 334 runs to win at Mount Maunganui, the shortcomings of the Indian batting lineup on an overseas pitch came to the fore. When the Men in Blue needed a strong partnership, Rohit Sharma, alongside Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, went off on a duck in the first over, courtesy of Matt Henry.
Will Rohit Sharma play for India again?
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Rohit Sharma’s form in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand has increased doubts about his participation in India’s build-up and the final squad for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Since the conclusion of Champions Trophy 2025, multiple reports claimed he might consider retiring before the tournament. However, all of them turned out to be just speculation.
Indian selectors, as per reports, considered shelving out veterans from the team as they aim to make space for fresh talent. This happend during England ODIs, but the veteran replied to all the critics by slamming century at Lord’s. Rohit Sharma will be 40 during the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, and his age will raise questions about his long-term reflexes, energy, and ability to stay injury-free.
Earlier, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir stated that conditions in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia could be similar to what the Men in Blue are currently facing in New Zealand. And with a disastrous performance in the series, Rohit Sharma has put himself under scanner.
Nevertheless, India will host Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe for ODIs in December 2026 and January 2027. Rohit might get a chance to feature in the team; however, performing on familiar home pitches will not fully help him win the case for consistency. Thus, Sharma currently will be serious scrutiny; and performances will be major part in his selection going ahead.
How many runs did Rohit Sharma score against New Zealand?
Rohit Sharma scored 30 runs in four innings against the Black Caps.
What was Rohit Sharma’s best score in the NZ series?
23
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